THE CLASSIC AT MADDEN'S

The windswept fairways carved through Minnesota's lake country demand precision over power, with forced carries across pristine water hazards that punish the errant shot without mercy. Scott Hoffman's design maximizes the rolling glacial terrain, creating elevated tees that showcase the region's signature pine and hardwood forests while presenting strategic choices on nearly every approach. This Brainerd gem rewards course management and local knowledge, particularly on the back nine where prevailing winds off the surrounding lakes can turn a routine wedge into a white-knuckle gamble.